Basil Pasta Noodles

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves
• 3 cups flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup water, plus
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place basil in a food processor, cover and process until finely chopped. add flour, process until blended.
• 2 add eggs, water, and oil. process 15 - 20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
• 3 turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• 4 cover and let rest for 30 minutes. divide into fourths.
• 5 on a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.
• 6 roll up jelly roll style and cut into 1/4 inch slices. separate and unroll the slices carefully.
• 7 hang to dry on a pasta rack, or let stand on a clean towel for one hour.
• 8 cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4 - 5 minutes or until tender, drain and serve.